7 days in Malaysia- 6/16- 6/21/2024

Day  7-Dinner/Petronas towers at night-6/21/2024

After the tour, we went inside the tower for dinner.

We went to the food court area and decided to eat at Para Thai Restaurant, and it turned out to be a perfect choice.

Starting our meal with a stir-fried chicken with hot basil, and a papaya salad.

We shared Papaya Salad which is a vibrant and refreshing dish made from crisp shredded raw papaya tossed with chiles, tangy lime juice, savory fish sauce, and topped with crunchy peanuts and cilantro.

Stir fried Chicken with hot Basil leaves (Gai Phad Bai Kra Prow) has a lot of umami.

Thai Pandan leaf chicken.

Thai Pandan leaf chicken is a perfect appetizer.  These marinated bites of chicken wrapped in pandan leaves and deep fried until golden brown is served with a sweet soy dipping sauce is simply delicious.

Thai BBQ Grilled chicken wings.

This is a classic Thai dish and it was delicious.

We ended the meal with a dramatic fire-pot tom yum that arrived still steaming and fragrant.

For dessert, we had red ruby with jackfruit in coconut milk, cool, lightly sweet, and refreshing after all the spice.

 Everything was excellent, and we left feeling completely satisfied.

When we stepped out from the towers, we were greeted by a long, rectangular reflecting pool stretching across the plaza. Dozens of water jets rose and fell in neat lines, their white sprays catching the light and shimmering against the dark surface.

Straight ahead, the Public Bank building stood fully illuminated in warm golden light, glowing like a monument in the night.

Standing at the base and looking straight up, the towers rose like twin silver flames into the darkness, their lights tracing every line and curve.

 Standing at the base of the Twin Towers, everything feels monumental. In the center, the lower levels glow warmly, several stories high, filled with soft golden light shining through the glass like a lantern at the heart of the building.

Above that, the SkyBridge stretches across, delicate yet strong, linking the two giants together in the dark. And rising far beyond it all, the towers themselves climb into the night, sleek and silver, their steel skin catching the light and fading into the sky. Looking up from that spot, you feel small, awed, and completely surrounded by beauty and scale at the same time.

 We took photos right at the entrance at the Twin towers.

The area around the Twin Towers was full of life. Families strolled through the plaza, couples posed for photos, and travelers clustered near the best angles with tripods and phones in hand. Street performers played music nearby, and vendors sold snacks and glowing toys that dotted the crowd with little points of color. Laughter, footsteps, and many different languages blended into a gentle, happy noise. Even late into the evening, the space felt energetic and welcoming like the whole city had gathered beneath the towers to admire them together.

Across the street, the view changed completely. The Twin Towers now rose straight up in front of us, perfectly aligned, their silver surfaces shining brightly against the dark sky.

 Below, streams of cars passed by.

Our guide showed us the exact spot to stand, right in the middle, where the towers frame you in the background. Standing there, centered between them, with the city moving all around and the towers glowing above, felt like being inside a postcard of Kuala Lumpur at night.

Further away, people lined the curb, waiting their turn for the same iconic shot.

It is kind of dangerous as people are standing on the street to take a picture (we did not do that) and there are so many cars around.

Last view of the tower and also our last night in Kuala Lumpur.

Our week in Malaysia felt rich, colorful, and deeply memorable. From wandering the historic streets and wooden jetties of George Town, discovering temples, street art, and hidden cafés, to standing in awe before Kek Lok Si and the great reclining Buddha in Penang, every day revealed another layer of culture, history, and beauty. We tasted incredible food along the way, hawker dishes, Vietnamese comfort food, creative tasting menus, Thai feasts, and everything in between, each meal becoming part of the journey.

In Kuala Lumpur, the rhythm shifted to modern and grand, with glittering skyscrapers, busy streets, and the unforgettable experience of rising into the sky at the Petronas Twin Towers as the sun set over the city. Walking beneath the glowing towers on our final night, surrounded by lights, people, and movement, felt like the perfect ending.

It was a week filled with contrasts, old and new, quiet temples and lively streets, simple moments and breathtaking views. More than anything, it was a journey of shared discoveries, beautiful meals, and small moments of wonder that we will carry with us long after leaving Malaysia.

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